Pendgrast said in the Jan. 29 letter, which was posted on the district website, that Beers was appointed by the board of education to the new position at their Jan. 28 board meeting.

"This new position was created last May with the primary responsibility
of providing leadership and vision to district-level programs in
curriculum, supervision and evaluation, and professional development,"
Pendergrast said in the letter.

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As assistant superintendent, Beers "will play an integral role in communicating the evaluation of programs and the assessment of student learning to our faculty, administration and the larger school community," Pendergrast said in the letter.

Beers, who taught history for over 10 years, has served as an assistant principal at both West Morris Central High School and Mendham High School, Pendergrast said in the letter.

Beers' former position as an assistant principal will not be filled, so each high school will move forward with two assistant principals, Pendergrast said in the letter.